VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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LETTUCE. 



HANSON'S IMPROVED HARD-HEADING. - 



Grows to a large size ; inside pure white, very solid, de- 

 liciously sweet, crisp and tender even to the outer leaves. 

 It stands the hot sun well and is certainly one of the very 

 best. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.- lb $2 



PHILADELPHIA WHITE CABBAGE.-Exfra-fine 

 quality, remarkably crisp and tender, head large ; green- 

 ish white and sure to head : one of the best for forcing and 

 Summer use. Pkt. , 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., 



TENNIS BALL— BLACK-SEEDED. -One of the 



very hardiest kinds, very solid, dark green heads, which 

 blanch white and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 

 40Cts.; lb., $1.25. 



BURPEE'S TOMHANNOCK.— One of the finest, 



most useful and handsome varieties. The wonderfully crisp 



(i^gjfig*^ -^flliflfiSlS ■""■'' ' : SUP 1 anc ' Iie:Lr 'y w 'hite leaves are edged glossy reddish bronze ; 



wfl^HBsi ^JfiF. IS&flli mwlMaB§3B §S^ exceedingly ornamental and fresh in appearance. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz.,2octs.; y x lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER.— This valuable 

 variety originated in California and is now much appreci- 

 ated. The heads are of good size, compact, very hard and solid, medium 

 early and one of the very best Summer varieties now in culiivation. It is a. 

 black-seeded variety, light green in color, marked with small brown spots ; ap- ^tJjfVj 

 pearance most refreshing and quality very rich and buttery to the taste. Pkt '' ^« 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 



GOLD NUGGET. — This new variety is a very quick-growing and very hard- 

 heading early Lettuce of the best quality. It is most attractive and distinct in 

 appearance, the color is rich golden yellow, and the flavor exceedingly fine. Pkt., 

 iocts.; oz.,25cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



HARD-HEAD.— Undoubtedly the hardest heading of all Lettuces, grows 

 rapidly and heads early, nearly as solid as a Cabbage, when ready for use it is 

 very handsome ; outer leaves brownish red, centre golden yellow to creamy white ; 

 flavor sweet and buttery. We strongly recommend this variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; ~% lb , 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER.— Rather larger than Tennis Ball, much used, 

 very popular. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; y lb., 40 cts.; lb., #1.40. 

 YELLOW-SEEDED BUTTER.— Stands Summer heat we 

 yellow heads, very tender and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts 



'EARLY CURlED SIMPSON. -One of the earliest. Pkt 

 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1. 



NEW BALLON COS.— May be sown in Spring or Autumn 

 so cts.; ^{ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



HALF CENTURY. — A new variety (see page 109). Very tender and early 



; large, dense 

 i£ lb., 40 cts.; 



5 cts.; oz. 



large, firm heads, crisp and tender 



Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Pkt., 5 cts. 



KOHL-RABI, or Turnip- 

 Rooted Cabbage, 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA.— This is the best variety. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



LEEK. 



BROAD LONDON FLAG.— The seed may be sown 

 in August or September and transplanted the following 



Spring. This is one of the best varieties. Pkt., sets.; oz., 

 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25 



ECC PLANT. 



NEW YORK LARGE IMPROVED LARGE PUR- 

 PLE EGG PLANT.— This is the best variety, of large 

 size ; skin, deep purple, smooth, free of thorns ; flesh, 

 white and of splendid quality; very productive. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; y<2, oz., 30 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; y x lb., $1.25 ; lb., $4 50. 



PARSNIPS 



IMPROVED GUERNSEY.— One of the best and most 

 improved Parsnips ; should be planted in every garden ; 

 roots very smooth, flesh finegrained and of splendid quality. 

 The roots do not grow so long as the Hollow Crown, but 

 more easily gathered. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y x lb., 20 

 cts ; lb., 65 cts. 



LONG SMOOTH op HOLLOW CROWN (Abbot's 

 Improved Long Sugar or Long White Dutch Parsnip). — 



Tender, sugary, and considered the best for general culti- 

 vation. Parsnips are improved by remaining in the ground 

 exposed to frost during Winter. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 Y^ lb., 20 cts., lb., 55 cts. 



The Emerald Gem 



This exquisite Cantaloupe cannot be equaled in 

 superb quality by any other variety. It has been 

 cultivated all over the country in the last five 

 years, and stands without a rival. The Melons are 

 large, of perfect shape, smooth ribbed and deep 

 emerald green. The flesh is exceedingly thick, 

 ripening thoroughly to the thin green rind. The 

 color is beautiful suffused rosy salmon, which the 

 crystalline appearance gives a satiny look; the 

 flavor is sweet and luscious beyonJ description. 

 The vines are hardy, thrifty in growth and very 

 prolific, bearing the Melons near the root ; matures 

 very early and ripens uniformly. If you want the 

 most delicious Melon now known, plant Emerald 

 Gem . Truly a Gem among Melons. We have a 

 fine stock of thoroughly well-ripened seed which 

 cannot fail to give the best results. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1. 



EMERALD GEM MUSK MELON. 



